GREYS

IKEA164

#ABB7B9

RGB 171, 183, 185 · HSL 189°, 9%, 70% · CMYK 8, 1, 0, 27

IKEA164 is #ABB7B9 in HEX — rgb(171, 183, 185), hsl(189°, 9%, 70%), cmyk(8%, 1%, 0%, 27%).

IKEA164 pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 189°, 9%, 70%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#ABB7B9

RGB171, 183, 185

HSL189°, 9%, 70%

HSV189°, 8%, 73%

CMYK8, 1, 0, 27

Decimal11253689

CSS RGBrgb(171, 183, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 9%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA164 164

Exact match

PPG

Nautical Star 1036-3

ΔE 0.8 · #AAB5B7

Dunn-Edwards

Lake Placid DE6318

ΔE 1.1 · #AEB9BC

Behr

Flannel Gray N520-3

ΔE 1.5 · #ABBABB

Sherwin-Williams

Jubilee SW6248

ΔE 1.9 · #ADB5B9

Valspar

Autumn Fog 4007-1B

ΔE 2 · #B2BABC

Dulux

Capital Grey SN4F3

ΔE 2.3 · #B1B8BC

Benjamin Moore

Marina 1599

ΔE 2.5 · #AEB4B4

Kilz

Chambray Blue TB-45

ΔE 3 · #A7B9BF

Vista Paint

Dolphin Dance K-788

ΔE 3.2 · #AEB3B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Cystern 511

ΔE 3.6 · #A9B0B6

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 3.7 · #B2BFC5

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 3.9 · #9FB4B4

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.9 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 6.9 · #A6ACB8

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

A near-neutral with a subtle cool green undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#ABB7B9

#B9AEAC

Analogous

#ACB9B5

#ABB7B9

#ACB0B9

Triadic

#ABB7B9

#B9ACB7

#B7B9AC

Split-Complementary

#ABB7B9

#B9ACB0

#B9B5AC

Tetradic

#ABB7B9

#B5ACB9

#B9AEAC

#B0B9AC

Monochromatic

#5D6C6F

#829397

#ABB7B9

#D5DBDC

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#ABB7B9

#AEACB9

#B9AEAC

#B7B9AC

Compound

#ABB7B9

#ACB0B9

#B9AEAC

#B9B5AC

Variations

Lighter

#BCC6C7

#CED4D5

#E3E5E6

Darker

#849699

#58696C

#333D3F

Saturation

#B0B4B5

#ACB7B9

#89D0DC

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABB7B9

#B2B3BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABB7B9

#B5B5B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABB7B9

#ABB7B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

IKEA164 gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#C0B6A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#ABB7B9

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#ADBBCA

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#B2867E

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #ABB7B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABB7B9;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea164: #ABB7B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea164': '#ABB7B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABB7B9] text-[#ABB7B9]

SCSS

$ikea164: #ABB7B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABB7B9?

#ABB7B9 is IKEA164, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #ABB7B9 warm or cool?

IKEA164 reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA164?

IKEA164 works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with IKEA164?

IKEA164 pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download IKEA164?

You can download IKEA164 on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for IKEA164?

The hex code is #ABB7B9. In RGB it's 171, 183, 185, and in HSL it's 189°, 9%, 70%.

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